Doctors are inconsistent in estimating survival after CPR and are not using such predictions consistently in determining DNACPR decisions.Andrew C. KiddKatie HonneyLesley K. BowkerAllan B. ClarkPhyo K. MyintRichard Holland2381/43949https://leicester.figshare.com/articles/Doctors_are_inconsistent_in_estimating_survival_after_CPR_and_are_not_using_such_predictions_consistently_in_determining_DNACPR_decisions_/10236935Background:.
It is unclear whether doctors base their resuscitation decisions solely on their perceived
outcome. Through the use of theoretical scenarios, we aimed to examine ‘do not attempt
cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) decision making.
Methods:.
A questionnaire survey was sent to Consultants and Specialty Trainees across two Norfolk (UK)
hospitals during December 2013. The survey included demographic questions and six clinical
scenarios with varying prognosis. Participants were asked if they would resuscitate the patient or
not. Identical scenarios were then shown in a different order and doctors asked to quantify patients’
estimated chance of survival.
Results:.
A total of 137 individuals (mean age 41 years (SD 7.9%)) responded. The response rate was 69%.
Approximately 60% were consultants. We found considerable variation in clinician estimates of
median chance of survival. In three out of six of our scenarios, survival estimated varied from <1% to
95%. There was a statistically significant difference identified in the estimated median survival
between those clinicians who would or would not resuscitate, in four of the six scenarios presented. Conclusion:.
This study has highlighted the wide variation between clinicians in their estimates of likely
survival and little concordance between clinicians over their resuscitation decisions. The diversity in
clinician decision-making should be explored further.2019-04-30 14:35:45DNACPRfutilityestimating survivalresuscitation